Gina Rae Mitchell

I Miss School by Ryan Reaves | Review – Author Interview – Giveaway

A book blog tour from iRead Book Tours.

Thank you to the author, publisher, & Lauren at iRead for providing me the information for this tour.

Book Details

I Miss School by Ryan Reaves
Published by Dawn Reaves on 02/26/2021
Genres: Educational, African-American Literature, Children's, Family Life
Format: eBook, Paperback
Pages: 26

“I Miss School” is written by a child, for a child. In this heartwarming and honest story, kids will understand that their feelings about the pandemic are normal and it is perfectly acceptable to feel a range of emotions related to not going to in-person school. The book instills hope for kids that brighter days are ahead.

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Source: Amazon Purchase, iRead Book Tours, Kindle Unlimited, Received from the author or publisher for review.

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Purchase Links for I Miss School

Amazon     Amazon UK     BookShop/IndieBound

The Book Depository      Etsy

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My thoughts on I Miss School

I Miss School by 6-year-old Ryan Reaves sums up the past year in the eyes of most young school children. The pandemic forced many students into at-home learning and lockdowns where they were isolated from friends and extended family.

The young author speaks in a voice that is relatable to other children. One concise sentence per page, along with delightful, bright illustrations, will capture a young reader’s attention. The repetitive nature of the sentences will help early readers identify the words more easily.

The story itself is cute, concise, and filled with optimism. I recommend this tale to all parents, daycares, schools & public libraries.

I received a copy of the book for the tour. This review is my honest, unbiased opinion.

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An Interview with the author (& her mother)

What is the last great book you read?
Keena Ford and the Secret Journal Mix-Up by Melissa Thompson. I liked that even though
Keena was scared, she was honest, and her friends still loved her.

If you could go back in time, where would you go?
Ancient Egypt. I want to see the pyramids be built, and I want to figure out a way to give them air
conditioners back then because I think it was hot while they worked.

Do you have a favorite dessert?
Vanilla. Everything vanilla: Vanilla cake, vanilla ice cream, vanilla cookies, vanilla whipped
cream. Just give me sweet vanilla, and I’m happy.

Where do you write?
I write in my living room at a desk facing the front of my house. I like to look out the front
windows and listen to music while I write. It helps me think.

How long have you been writing?
I think almost two years. I learned to write in kindergarten, and I just finished 1st grade, so that’s
two years. But I wrote, I Miss School, about 1 year ago. I just got bored of sitting in front of a
computer all the time. I want to see my friends and give them hugs and talk about our new dolls
and stuff. On the computer, we just get straight to schoolwork. So, I wanted to write down the
good things I remember about being in the school building.

What’s the most courageous thing you’ve ever done?
One time I saw some big boys that were like 12 or 10 picking on my neighbor, who was 6. They
took his shoes and wouldn't give them back. I took a deep breath and yelled at them to give his
shoes back, and they did it. Then they got on their bikes and went away. I took a deep breath
and then told my dad I was soooo scared. He told me he was proud of me, and I got the biggest
hug. I think I was brave to speak up for my friend.

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Giveaway!

Enter to win a signed copy of I MISS SCHOOL! (one winner/USA only) (Ends Aug 2)

I MISS SCHOOL Book Tour Giveaway

Please visit more stops on the tour for extra chances to win!

July 6 – Cover Lover Book Review
July 7 – Jazzy Book Reviews
July 8 – A Mama’s Corner of the World
July 9 – Splashes of Joy
July 12 – Literary Flits
July 13 – icefairy’s Treasure Chest
July 14 –The Bespectacled Mother
July 15 – Gina Rae Mitchell
July 16 – The Phantom Paragrapher
July 20 – Cheryl’s Book Nook
July 21 – Bound 4 Escape
July 22 – Lisa’s Reading
July 23 – Reading is My Passion
July 26 – Kam’s Place

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